1. Why are thousands of East Africans going to Iraq and Afghanistan?

2. What types of jobs are civilian security contractors doing in Iraq and Afghanistan?

3. a) Which civilian security company was the first to start recruitment in East Africa?
b) How does this company describe itself?
c) In addition to Iraq and Afghanistan, in what other locations does the company have employees?

4. Since the security companies employing the foreign workers are American, the employees will work under U.S. Department of Labor regulations. What protections do these regulations provide for the employees?

5. How do the salaries of Kenyans hired to work in Iraq compare with those of security personnel in Kenya?

6. Re-read the comments made by those who support and oppose the idea of private military companies and contractors recruiting international employees:
-Doug Brooks in para. 15-16
-Charles Mwaura in para. 17-18
a) Does each man have legitimate points? Explain your answer.
b) With whom do you agree? Explain your answer.